Costa Rica

DVD. Equitrekking. 30 Minutes. Equitrekking's Emmy nominated host Darley Newman discovers Pacific Coast beaches and the fertile farmland and lush forests of the San Carlos Valley as we ride Costa Rica. Mixing horseback riding with tree climbing and hot air ballooning, Equitrekking captures the true spirit of adventure in Costa Rica. Riding gaited Paso Fino and Peruvian horses, Darley makes a trek to the famously furious Arenal Volcano, one of the most active volcanoes in the world. As smoke billows off the flowing lava, Darley and her local Costa Rican guides ride among lava rocks from the 1968 eruption. Next, Equitrekking takes viewers to the beach, taking in Costa Rica's extreme biodiversity, spotting scarlet macaws, crocodiles and iguanas, right alongside the road. Darley lives every horse rider's dream by taking a sunset ride on the beach, before heading back to San Carlos to climb a ten-story tree! Next, Darley enjoys getting in touch with the local culture, by riding in a Cabalgata, a horse festival where hundreds and sometimes tens of thousands of local Costa Ricans open up their farms so that riders can pass through them in a wild trail ride. Darley visits a frog sanctuary to view rare frogs, like the red-eyed tree Frog, and rides horses to a spot where howler monkeys make their home in the trees. Finally, Equitrekking takes viewers to hear the rainforest wake up, flying above it in a hot air balloon at dawn. Emmy nominated host and producer Darley Newman takes viewers to the best destinations to go horseback riding, exploring with local people to learn about history, culture and stunning wildlife and natural surroundings. Experience equestrian travel as expert Darley takes you riding on the beaches of Southern Spain, in a northern California Redwood Forest, the rainforest in Costa Rica or through the lush, green countryside of Ireland. For both arm-chair travelers and those preparing to take their equestrian adventure, Equitrekking transports viewers to exotic destinations on this Emmy Award winning travel series.

DVD. Globe Trekker Video. The stretch of land separating North and South America is a diverse assembly of countries and cultures. While hundreds of ruined cities throughout the jungles of Central and Meso-America reveal the secrets of the ancient Maya, the ruins in Nicaragua reveal more recent atrocities. Through this contrast shines some of the most naturally beautiful landscapes in the world. Traveler Justine Shapiro starts her journey in Merida, Mexico, the capital of the Yucatan Peninsula, where she takes in the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza and Tulum. She then travels south through Belize to Guatemala. Further south Neil Gibson begins his journey in the Costa Rican capital of San Jose traveling through the Monteverde Cloud Forest before ending in turbulent Nicaragua. 55 minutes approx. Along the way... $_$_START_LIST ? Dance the night away in a Merengue club ? Witness a bull fiesta in Liberia ? Visit a cigar factory in Granada ? Swim with dolphins at the idyllic beach resort of Placencia ? Rejoice in the Easter celebrations in Antigua - hailed as the most spectacular in Latin America $_$_END_LIST

DVD. Alternate Routes. 30 Minutes. Two brothers from Colorado on a backpacking tour of Costa Rica discover the town of Montezuma on the Pacific coast. Great surf, wild jungle, crazy waterfalls and nightlife highlight their stay. Experience the rush of traveling the world for the first time with a crew of international back-packers, ages 16 - 22 on their quest for adventure, romance and the perfect moment. A variety of hosts from around the globe and the young people they hook up with on location are relentless in their pursuit of fun (and don't forget that culture, mate!) American girls explore Rome, Brits take on Thailand and things get wild when the Aussie's arrive in Copenhagen. Five continents, Unlimited Adventure. Take the alternate route, dude.

VHS/NTSC. This action packed documentary includes incredible wildlife footage, special effects, great music, and some comical twists. Our animated friend Se?or Rico will take you on an adventurous tour through San Jose City, Volcano Arenal, Tortuguero, and the Caribbean Coast. Beautiful wildlife is discovered on the jungle cruise through the Costa Rican lowlands. 60 minutes.

DVD. Good Time Golf. 30 Minutes. Costa Rica, with possibly the best preserved natural park system anywhere hosts the GTG Gals. The natural wonders abound with treks through the jungle on Zip Lines, swimming in the clear blue water, and horseback riding through the forest. Then the competition heats up on the Paradisus Playa Conchal Resort Golf Course, and the beautiful Hacienda Pinilla Golf Club.

International Video Projects. 30 Minutes. FISH COSTA RICA West Coast: The International Video Projects Fishing/Video Crew went to fish with Tom Choate aboard The Magic. Our home base was Flamingo on the North West Coast. Captain Brendan Burke guided THE MAGIC to Sailfish feeding grounds in sight of the hotel. We will tell you where to fish, how to get there, and show you a little bit about this beautiful country. This is the place that 1,690 Sailfish were raised in four days of fishing by only 40 boats. East Coast: The trip to the East Coast is a journey that takes you through Nicaragua, up the Rio Colorado River, into a wild un-tamed jungle that is still traversed in dug out canoes. Our host was the Isla De Pesca Lodge. We were treated to tarpon and snook fishing in the most remote areas of Costa Rica. the fishing never stops. the trip to the East Coast is by bus, boat and plane. We'll show you how to do it the easy way.

DVD. Exploring Horizons The Osa Peninsula is located on Costa Rica's South Pacific coast, a lavish and wildly beautiful paradise considered to be the country's last frontier. This region contains the largest expanse of virgin rainforest in Central America, which in turn is home to thriving biodiversity. Due to sheer isolation, human inhabitants are few and an open cockpit perspective reveals the full glory of this vast untouched wilderness. Exploring the live jungle by moonlight, discovering the thriving underwater world, and meeting the people who strive to maintain the conservation of their land, this show explores the unique balance of man and nature that is the essence of this sacred place. Take off for an open cockpit flight over the lush jungle canopy Discover the vibrant underworld of Cano Island Ride a jungle trail on horseback to the land of Green Treasure Experience life in isolation with the Reinaldo family Meet the creatures of the night on a moonlit jungle tour Explore the wild life in Central Americas' primary rainforest From the aerial view to the human perspective, Exploring Horizons travels off the beaten path to the remote corners of the world and finds those places where civilization moved in without taking over. Three stunning seasons cover a cross section of culture, adventure and amazing places that make up our global village.

DVD. Cosmos Global Documentaries. 52 Minutes. The fascinating underwater world that surrounds the legendary Cocos Island is a unique treasure. Its biodiversity and vast populations of marine life have turned it into a paradise for both divers and marine biologists alike. From the small harbour of Puntarenas the journey of the Undersea Hunter and its experienced crew travels more than five hundred kilometres in a southwesterly direction, far away from the economic problems of Costa Rica to an unspoiled and natural world, once the haunt of pirates. The journey from the mainland to the isolated and remote Cocos Island takes a little over thirty hours. In the underwater caves, rocky alcoves and ocean bed around Cocos Island there are huge numbers of Whitetip Sharks. Scientists and marine biologists such as Frenchman, Jacques Cousteau, and Austrian, Hans Hass, developed much interest in the island and travelled to this remote location in the South Pacific to document the beauty of this special place. The plant life beneath the water is like that of an enchanting garden. Both the surroundings of Cocos Island and its marine flora are protected as they form the basis of a unique habitat. Here it is rare to spot only a single fish, so diverse and full of life is the ocean close to the island that began to rise from the bottom of the Pacific around two and a half million years ago as a result of volcanic activity. Due to this exceptional habitat and its fantastic biodiversity it is no wonder that the waters of Cocos Island attract divers from all over the world. Nevertheless, the island and the sea creatures that inhabit its coastal waters have been spared mass tourism. Even though no one has discovered buried treasure each member of the expedition has been made richer by their many wonderful impressions of this wonderful island.

DVD. Exploring Horizons From the flourishing tropical coastline of the Pacific Ocean to its rugged volcanic interior, Costa Rica's Guanacaste province contains a richly diverse landscape that begs to be explored. The sun shines year round in this part of the country, and beauty abounds in jungle, forest, beach and sea. In this show, the journey begins in the tiny community of Islita where aerial perspectives reveal the full scope of the incredible coast and locals share their favorite natural hotspots. The exploration continues on the road, checking out the local critters in a jungle sanctuary, taking on an active volcano and discovering the true meaning of Costa Rica's most prized possession - pure life. Discover the pristine environment of Punta Islita Fly along the treetops on a jungle canopy tour Hike to the summit of an active volcano Meet the colourful residents in a jungle animal sanctuary Take in the sunset at the Monkey Bar Cruise low over the wildly beautiful Pacific Coast From the aerial view to the human perspective, Exploring Horizons travels off the beaten path to the remote corners of the world and finds those places where civilization moved in without taking over. Three stunning seasons cover a cross section of culture, adventure and amazing places that make up our global village.

Boxed set of 10, Superb cinematography showcases stunning vistas in otherwise inaccessible areas of Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Cuba, and Jamaica in the Central America/Caribbean volume of the Travel the World by Train series. This video also opens a window onto the diverse peoples and cultures one meets along the routes. The footage in Mexico is most impressive. Embarking from the beach colony of Los Mochis on the Gulf of California, the "Chihuahua al Pacifico" Railroad climbs the arid Western Sierra Madre Mountains. Viewers accompany thrill-seeking tourists on a wild and wooly ride, ascending 10,000-foot peaks and traversing truly treacherous-looking bridges. Vultures soar in the wind, as though waiting for a snack of fallen passengers. The train stops in a village where smiling mountain tribes-people sell handmade baskets. Next, it passes through breathtaking Copper Canyon--four times bigger than the Grand Canyon. The Mexico City-Yucatan Peninsula route stops at the towering ancient Mayan ruins of Chich?n Itza. This journey is indeed atmospheric: the sticky air clings to the skin; monkeys jump from tree to tree in the jungle outside. The trip from Guatemala City on the Pacific Ocean to Puerto Barrios on the Atlantic is a market route: antiquated trains on rickety tracks transport adventurous tourists amid Guatemalan families toting livestock. Little separates passengers from the elements: rain sprinkles into the train through glassless windows; the only source of illumination is the conductor's flashlight. Further intoxicating "South of the Border" adventures await viewers of the excursions through Costa Rica, Jamaica, and Cuba. 60 minutes. - This video is only available as part of the "Travel The World By Train" 10-volume set for $189.95 -

DVD. Passport to Adventure Costa Rica receives up to 300 inches of rainfall annually, creating lush jungles and raging rivers renowned for white water rafting and kayaking. Mark and Julie descend the infamous Rio Pacuare in rafts, then hook up with Olympic kayakers as they practice slalom racing on the Reventazon. At a rainforest reserve they explore the jungle canopy from a network of suspension bridges 350 feet in the air! They also discuss `sustainable development' projects that have made Costa Rica a global leader in conservation. A guided tour of the Manuel Antonio preserve offers important lessons in biodiversity and the importance of saving the world's rain forests.

DVD. Sports Safaris. 30 Minutes. On this episode find out if one obsessed adventure seeker can hit the one million vertical feet mark in heliskiing. That’s a lot of vertical! Does he make it? Tune in to find out. Also, more fun at adventure lodges in Costa Rica.

DVD. Exploring Horizons Costa Rica's Caribbean Coast is a short distance from the more popular Pacific side, but the ambience here is a world apart. A thick jungle canopy rolls down from the highlands, imposing itself on the ocean's edge. Tropical heat and a distinct Afro-Caribbean culture influence all aspects of life, nature, customs, cuisine and attitude. Perspectives in this show take us from the open-cockpit of the Edge-X trike, skimming the top of the lush cloud forest to the colorful villages of Yorkin, Cahuita and Puerto Viejo, where local inhabitants share their unique lifestyles, music and folklore. From the air to the ground, this is an intimate portrait of a powerful place and its vibrant people. Join the Grandfather of Calypso in a musical trip through time Paddle nine rivers to the remote village of Yorkin Discover the jungle life in Cahuita National Park Take the controls for a flight over the hypnotic cloud forest Dance to the beat of reggae drummers at El Loco Natural Catch a wave with the surfers at Salsa Brava From the aerial view to the human perspective, Exploring Horizons travels off the beaten path to the remote corners of the world and finds those places where civilization moved in without taking over. Three stunning seasons cover a cross section of culture, adventure and amazing places that make up our global village. Shot in North America, Central America, South America, Europe and North Africa.